disclaimer…this post contains details of how I used coupons to score some sweet deals for our growing family—it’s not at all meant to be entertaining

so, as i’ve mentioned before…thanks to so many sweet bloggers out there, I too am learning the ropes of wal-greens shopping.  (soon to venture out to CVS when I feel a little braver)

so yesterday–with the help of my encouraging husband–(and after an afternoon of studying the ad and planning with my coupons)–this was the result…

Some of the deals I’m most proud of include the diapers in varying sizes (that we plan to exchange for more appropriate sizes)–We were able to purchase the 4 newborn packs for a mere $5, and the 2 larger sizes for $7.  With the use of $5 off and $3 off Huggies coupons. 

Total diaper savings?=$26

The creamer was on sale for buy one, get one at 2.49.  I had 2 $1.50 off coupons.

creamer savings?–FREE plus overage

Garnier Fructis sleek and shine cream (which I LOVE and use every day) was on sale for $2.99.  I used a walgreens coupon for $2 off

Total savings: $2  (though I had another $1 off coupon that they wouldn’t let me use…)

The Glade sense and sprays (regular 9.99 a piece) were on sale for 7.99.  I used a buy one get one free and a $4 off walgreens coupon–Total cost was only $3.99 for both!

I love the Curel pregnancy lotion.  I have a bottle currently and it is NOT cheap.  I found it on clearance for $3.50 yesterday and used a Walgreens $2 off coupon, and a manufacturer’s coupon for $1 and only spent .50!

The shaving gel was on sale for $1.99, plus it produced a $1 register reward.

The jet dry was on sale for $3.99 and we’ll receive a $1 rebate in a few weeks.

The gum was 3/99 cents..and we used these items for mostly fillers.

The Sunsilk shampoo, conditioner, and hair styling creme was on major clearance for 1.09 each!

Total savings after using coupons, sales, walgreens coupons, and earned register rewards=93.03

total out of pocket cost=37.96

HOWEVER, we earned an additional $22 in register rewards between the shaving gel and diapers AND we’ll get $1 back in a rebate

so, in my opinion…total cost for all these items WE ACTUALLY USE/WILL USE=14.96 

you can call me a nerd, but I love taking the time to learn this stuff…and Jonathan is even getting excited about ways we can save our growing family money!